Exam 1 Glossary Flashcards
Acknowledgment Cards
Thank you cards
Adaptive Funeral Rite
a funeral rite that is adjusted to the needs and wants of those directly involved
Aftercare
Those appropriate and helpful acts of counseling, personal and/or written contact that come after the funeral
Arrangement Conference
the meeting between the funeral director and the client family during which the funeral arrangements are discussed, and may refer to pre-need or at-need situations
At Need
when death has occurred
Burial (interment / inhumement)
the act of placing the dead human body in the ground
Burial Transit Permit (disposition permit)
a legal document, issued by a governmental agency, authorizing transportation and/or disposition of a dead human body
Calling hours
(visitation / visiting hours) time set aside for friends and relatives to pay respect for the deceased prior to the funeral service
Casketbearer (pallbearer)
one who actively bears or carries the casket during the funeral service and at the committal service
Cause of Death
diseases, injuries or complications that resulted in death
Certified copy of a death certificate
a legal copy of the original death certificate
Chapel
a building or designated area of a building in which services are conducted
Chaplain
a person designated to conduct religious services for the military, an institution, or a fraternal organization
Committal service
that portion of the funeral which is conducted at the place of disposition of dead human bodies
Coroner
an elected officer without medical training whose chief duty is to investigate questionable deaths
Cot
a portable stretcher commonly employed in a transfer vehicle for the moving of the deceased
Death certificate
a legal document containing vital statistics, disposition and final medical info pertaining to the deceased
Death notice
a newspaper item publicizing the death of a person and giving service details. In some parts of the U.S. it can contain the same info as an obituary
Deceased
a dead human body
Dentures
false teeth
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
previously known as Veterans Administration. A federal agency that administers benefits provided for veterans of the armed forces.
Direct Cremation
Disposition of human remains by cremation, without formal viewing, visitation or ceremony with the body.
Direct Disposition
any method of disposition of the human remains without formal viewing, visitation or ceremony with the body present.
Disposition Permit
see burial-transit permit
Escort
a leader(s) of the procession or guardian of the group, such as a military escort, police escort
First call
funeral home receives notification of death
First Viewing (Preview)
a private time for the family to view the deceased before public visitation begins
Funeral Coach (Hearse)
Specialty vehicle designed to transfer casketed remains
Funeral procession
the movement of vehicles from the place of the funeral to the place of disposition
Funeral rites
any funeral event performed
Funeral Service
the rites held at the time of disposition of human remains, with the deceased present
General Price List (GPL)
a printed list of goods and services offered for sale by funeral providers with retail prices. It is considered the keystone of the Funeral Rule.
Gratuity (tip)
gift or small sum of money tendered for a service provided
Grave
an excavation in the earth as a place for interment; interment space
Graveside service
a ceremony or ritual, religious or otherwise, conducted at the grave
Home funeral
one that takes place within the residence of the deceased as was commonly done in the US until the mid-20th century
Honorarium (plural: honoraria; honorariums)
compensation or recognition for service performed
Honorary Casketbearers (Honorary Pallbearers)
friends of the family or members of an organization or group who act as an escort or honor guard for the deceased. They do not carry the casket.
Humanist Funeral
a funeral rite that is essence devoid of religious connotation
Immediate Burial
disposition of human remains by burial, without formal viewing, visitation, or ceremony with the body present, except for a graveside service.
Inter
to bury in the ground
Interment
see burial
Medical examiner
a forensically-trained physician whose duty it is to investigate questionable or unattended deaths (has replaced the coroner in some states) (also see coroner)
Memorial book (register book)
a book signed by those attending a visitation/service
Memorial folder (service folder)
a pamphlet made available at the funeral service giving details about the deceased and the funeral arrangements
Memorial gathering
a scheduled assembly of family and friends following a death
Memorial service
funeral rites without the body present
National Cemetery
a cemetery created and maintained under an Act of Congress for burial of veterans of military service and their eligible family members
Obituary
traditionally, a news item concerning the death of a person which usually contains a biographical sketch. Can appear in other media such as online sources and service programs. It is sometimes used interchangeably with death notice or funeral notice.
Officiant
one who conducts a religious service or ceremony
pallbearer (casketbearer)
see Casketbearer
Prayer Card
a card with the name of the decedent and a prayer or verse, which may or may not include the dates of birth and death.
Social Security Administration
a branch of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services which provides benefits for retirement, survivors and disability, and includes Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicare.
Survivor(s)
one who outlives another person or an event.
Transfer of Remains
the moving of the dead human body from the place of death to the funeral establishment or other designated place.
Transfer vehicle
the automobile generally used for transporting the uncasketed dead human body from the place of death to the mortuary.
Veteran
one who has served a prescribed period of time with the armed forces, no longer an active member of the armed forces.
Vital statistics
data concerning birth, marriage, divorce, sickness and death.
Wake
historically, a watch kept over the deceased; an all-night vigil.
Exigent Circumstances
situation requiring immediate action or urgency; FTC recognizes that funeral provider might embalm without permission
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
agency of federal government created in 1914 to promote free and fair competition by prevention of trade restraints, price fixing, false advertising and other unfair methods of competition.
Funeral Goods
goods which are sold or offered for sale directly to the public for use in connection with funeral services
Funeral Provider
any person, partnership or corporation that sells or offers to sell BOTH funeral goods and funeral services to the public.
General price list (GPL) #2
printed or typewritten list of goods and services offered for sale by a funeral provider with retail prices. It is considered the keystone of the Funeral Rule.
Statement of Funeral Goods and Services Selected
itemized written statement provided for retention to each person who arranges a funeral or other disposition. It must include the goods and services selected and prices paid for each, itemization of cash advance items and the total cost.
Triggering Event
occurrence of situation that requires certain action; (i.e.) the event for giving out the GPL is a face-to-face meeting.
Thank you cards
Acknowledgment Cards
a funeral rite that is adjusted to the needs and wants of those directly involved
Adaptive Funeral Rite
Those appropriate and helpful acts of counseling, personal and/or written contact that come after the funeral
Aftercare
the meeting between the funeral director and the client family during which the funeral arrangements are discussed, and may refer to pre-need or at-need situations
Arrangement Conference
when death has occurred
At Need
the act of placing the dead human body in the ground
Burial (interment / inhumement)
a legal document, issued by a governmental agency, authorizing transportation and/or disposition of a dead human body
Burial Transit Permit (disposition permit)
(visitation / visiting hours) time set aside for friends and relatives to pay respect for the deceased prior to the funeral service
Calling hours
one who actively bears or carries the casket during the funeral service and at the committal service
Casketbearer (pallbearer)
diseases, injuries or complications that resulted in death
Cause of Death
a legal copy of the original death certificate
Certified copy of a death certificate
a building or designated area of a building in which services are conducted
Chapel
a person designated to conduct religious services for the military, an institution, or a fraternal organization
Chaplain
that portion of the funeral which is conducted at the place of disposition of dead human bodies
Committal service
an elected officer without medical training whose chief duty is to investigate questionable deaths
Coroner
a portable stretcher commonly employed in a transfer vehicle for the moving of the deceased
Cot
a legal document containing vital statistics, disposition and final medical info pertaining to the deceased
Death certificate
a newspaper item publicizing the death of a person and giving service details. In some parts of the U.S. it can contain the same info as an obituary
Death notice
a dead human body
Deceased
false teeth
Dentures
previously known as Veterans Administration. A federal agency that administers benefits provided for veterans of the armed forces.
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Disposition of human remains by cremation, without formal viewing, visitation or ceremony with the body.
Direct Cremation
any method of disposition of the human remains without formal viewing, visitation or ceremony with the body present.
Direct Disposition
see burial-transit permit
Disposition Permit
a leader(s) of the procession or guardian of the group, such as a military escort, police escort
Escort
funeral home receives notification of death
First call
a private time for the family to view the deceased before public visitation begins
First Viewing (Preview)
Specialty vehicle designed to transfer casketed remains
Funeral Coach (Hearse)
the movement of vehicles from the place of the funeral to the place of disposition
Funeral procession
any funeral event performed
Funeral rites
the rites held at the time of disposition of human remains, with the deceased present
Funeral Service
a printed list of goods and services offered for sale by funeral providers with retail prices. It is considered the keystone of the Funeral Rule.
General Price List (GPL)
gift or small sum of money tendered for a service provided
Gratuity (tip)
an excavation in the earth as a place for interment; interment space
Grave
a ceremony or ritual, religious or otherwise, conducted at the grave
Graveside service
one that takes place within the residence of the deceased as was commonly done in the US until the mid-20th century
Home funeral
compensation or recognition for service performed
Honorarium (plural: honoraria; honorariums)
friends of the family or members of an organization or group who act as an escort or honor guard for the deceased. They do not carry the casket.
Honorary Casketbearers (Honorary Pallbearers)
a funeral rite that is essence devoid of religious connotation
Humanist Funeral
disposition of human remains by burial, without formal viewing, visitation, or ceremony with the body present, except for a graveside service.
Immediate Burial
to bury in the ground
Inter
see burial
Interment
a forensically-trained physician whose duty it is to investigate questionable or unattended deaths (has replaced the coroner in some states) (also see coroner)
Medical examiner
a book signed by those attending a visitation/service
Memorial book (register book)
a pamphlet made available at the funeral service giving details about the deceased and the funeral arrangements
Memorial folder (service folder)
a scheduled assembly of family and friends following a death
Memorial gathering
funeral rites without the body present
Memorial service
a cemetery created and maintained under an Act of Congress for burial of veterans of military service and their eligible family members
National Cemetery
traditionally, a news item concerning the death of a person which usually contains a biographical sketch. Can appear in other media such as online sources and service programs. It is sometimes used interchangeably with death notice or funeral notice.
Obituary
one who conducts a religious service or ceremony
Officiant
see Casketbearer
pallbearer (casketbearer)
a card with the name of the decedent and a prayer or verse, which may or may not include the dates of birth and death.
Prayer Card
a branch of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services which provides benefits for retirement, survivors and disability, and includes Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicare.
Social Security Administration
one who outlives another person or an event.
Survivor(s)
the moving of the dead human body from the place of death to the funeral establishment or other designated place.
Transfer of Remains
the automobile generally used for transporting the uncasketed dead human body from the place of death to the mortuary.
Transfer vehicle
one who has served a prescribed period of time with the armed forces, no longer an active member of the armed forces.
Veteran
data concerning birth, marriage, divorce, sickness and death.
Vital statistics
historically, a watch kept over the deceased; an all-night vigil.
Wake
situation requiring immediate action or urgency; FTC recognizes that funeral provider might embalm without permission
Exigent Circumstances
agency of federal government created in 1914 to promote free and fair competition by prevention of trade restraints, price fixing, false advertising and other unfair methods of competition.
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
goods which are sold or offered for sale directly to the public for use in connection with funeral services
Funeral Goods
any person, partnership or corporation that sells or offers to sell BOTH funeral goods and funeral services to the public.
Funeral Provider
printed or typewritten list of goods and services offered for sale by a funeral provider with retail prices. It is considered the keystone of the Funeral Rule.
General price list (GPL) #2
itemized written statement provided for retention to each person who arranges a funeral or other disposition. It must include the goods and services selected and prices paid for each, itemization of cash advance items and the total cost.
Statement of Funeral Goods and Services Selected
occurrence of situation that requires certain action; (i.e.) the event for giving out the GPL is a face-to-face meeting.
Triggering Event
